A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA-DIVISION 1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to recognize the Dorman High School girls volleyball team for winning the South Carolina Class AAAAA-Division 1 State Championship on November 8, 2025; and

 

Whereas, under the visionary leadership of Head Coach Paula Kirkland and her dedicated coaching staff, the team compiled an impressive overall record of 30-6, demonstrating discipline, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence throughout the season; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their loyal and enthusiastic supporters, the Dorman Cavaliers defeated an outstanding River Bluff Gators team in a best three-out-of-five match, winning the second (25-23), fourth (25-21), and final (15-13) sets, a hard-fought championship victory that stands as a resounding testament to the team's perseverance, teamwork, and exemplary sportsmanship; and

 

Whereas, this achievement marks the Cavaliers' seventeenth state championship, the second title of the Class AAAAA Division 1 era, and the program's third consecutive state championship, as the team concluded the season with a perfect 14-0 region record and an overall record of 30-6; and

 

Whereas, the Dorman volleyball team was led by eight outstanding seniors, Grace America, Ramsey Larke Chastain, Katherine Colwell, Maggie Helle, Mackenzie Maughon, Meg Rousseau, Reese Shugart, and Chelsea Zikusooka, along with teammates Millie America, Kesley Caldwell, Lila Davis, Ashley Farley, Harper Flynn, Launa Foster, Camille Griffin, Kenzie Hang, Ella Ryan, Sydney Watt, and Heidi Zunker; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pride in honoring these exceptional student-athletes, who have brought distinction to their school and community through their remarkable performance, and the members look forward with confidence to the team's continued success in the years ahead. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Dorman High School girls volleyball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class AAAAA-Division 1 State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Bryant Roberson and Head Coach Paula Kirkland.

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